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Gator students show off the 17 awards, including the All-New England award for overall excellence, outside of Boston Universitys College of Communications. L-R: Gabe Cohen Cohen 26, Edward Flint 26, Bede Paasch-Pearce 27, Cooper Horn 27, Amelia Bowman 25, Adviser David Cutler, Mary Wang 26, Livvy Avignon 26, Jack Malloy 25. Designed in Canva.
Historic Milestone: Gator Smashes Record, Securing 17 Regional Awards
May 3, 2024
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
Human of Brimmer: Cecelia Pan
May 2, 2024
Photo Illustration: Charlotte Hurley 27 looks over her course options
New Courses Added to Curriculum Guide for 2024-2025 Year
May 1, 2024
Photo Illustration of a student using an AI humanizer, also known as a text-spinner.
AI Humanizers in Education: A Test of Student Integrity
April 29, 2024
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul 25
Humans of Brimmer: Stephanie Altschul ’25
April 26, 2024
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
Community Reflects on Lasting Pandemic Changes
January 5, 2023
Zak Adler 23, who recently recovered from COVID-19, returns to school with a mask on. Masks are more a common sight in the hallways this week.
‘Alive and Well in the Community’: COVID-19 Cases Continue
September 22, 2022
Prices have fluctuated on online shopping sites like Amazon. Photo purchased at BigStock.com
Op-Ed: The Supply Chain Crisis is Not Over
June 3, 2022
School Nurse Beth Escobar takes care of students and adults alike here. She hands a COVID-19 test to second grade teacher Angela Park.
School Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
May 2, 2022
Zak Adler 23 and Alison Rimas 23 walk down a one-way hallway last year, one of many health restrictions we have moved past since the start of the pandemic.
March 12: A Day to Define Our Generation
March 12, 2022
The new Gator editorial board. Back-row (L-R): Multimedia Manager Chloe Rose Scolnick 25, Co-Managing Editor Edward Flint 26, Editor in Chief Amelia Bowman 25, Co-Managing Editor Mary Wang 26. Front-row (L-R): News Editor Rachael Rosenberg 27, Co-Sports Editor Gabe Cohen 27, and Co-Sports Editor Tavio Mares-Van Praag.
Gator Announces Its Youngest Editorial Board in History
May 1, 2024
Newsroom Closed For Break
Newsroom Closed For Break
March 8, 2024
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
The Gator Earns Pacemaker Nomination
February 28, 2024
McCoy hall during the Blizzard of 2020.
Anatomy of a Snow Day
February 7, 2024
Head of School Judith Guild poses with Lower School students at Homecoming.
AD Seeks Input to Boost School Spirit
February 6, 2024
Photo illustration of a student being tempted to cheat with AI.
Editorial: Don’t Use AI Humanizers
May 9, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
The scene outside The Bondi Junction Westfields Shopping Mall after a deadly stabbing in Sydney, Australia. The stabbing resulting in six deaths, a reminder that it is imperative to be vigilant of our surroundings.
Op-Ed: Tragedy Strikes at Bondi Junction
April 23, 2024
Fresh produce at a local market, which is unavailable in food deserts.
Op-Ed: How to Destroy Food Deserts
April 11, 2024
Port-Au-Prince pinned on a map of Haiti.
Op-Ed: How to Fix the “Haitian Pattern”
April 9, 2024
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
Editorial: Combatting Surging Antisemitism on College Campuses
April 26, 2024
A sea of educators and supporters of the strike demonstrate in front of City Hall on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Newton Teachers Association.
Editorial: We Support Newton Teachers
January 23, 2024
The Schools Core Values appear on the wall nearby Dean of Students Paul Murrays office.
Editorial: A Call for Core Values
November 20, 2023
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
Editorial: Time for Healing After Racist Incident
October 6, 2023
Lower School students created a pride flag collage for Pride Month this year.
Editorial: In Support of Northwest High School’s Newspaper
September 23, 2022
Temperatures dipped below 10 °F on campus today. Faculty and staff are encouraged to keep windows open to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Comic: It’s Cold Inside
January 11, 2022
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
Comic: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas
December 17, 2021
The U.S. Justice Department recently filed a lawsuit against Texas over curbing voting by mail.
Comic: Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Voting Restrictions
November 5, 2021
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
Comic: Wanna Be My Friend?
November 3, 2021
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
Comic: Get Your Booster Shot
October 26, 2021
The moon passes by the sun in northern Vermont, where a group of Upper Schoolers watched the solar eclipse at totality. Totality lasted two minutes in Vermont, while students saw a near-total eclipse at School.
Solar Eclipse: Eyes on the Sky
April 13, 2024
Kitchen Assistant Deborah OMalley ensures that the walk-in fridge is stocked with all of the necessary items. .
Series: Heroes in Aprons
April 9, 2024
Series: Diploma Diaries
Series: Diploma Diaries
March 5, 2024
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
Rekindle: Series Invites Alumni to Share Memories
February 26, 2024
Social media post made by Andre Mills 24 to celebrate his commitment to Texas A&M for basketball. Courtesy of Andre Mills 24.
Andre Mills ’24: The Odyssey of a Basketball Prodigy
January 31, 2024
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 8, 2024
Behind the Auctions Success
Behind the Auction’s Success
April 30, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
GNN: Spring Sports Update
GNN: Spring Sports Update
May 8, 2024
Behind the Auctions Success
Behind the Auction’s Success
April 30, 2024
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
Where Do Seniors See Themselves in 10 Years?
April 23, 2024
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
Gator Alumna Charts a Career Path in Journalism
April 8, 2024
The team puts all hands in before taking the floor.
GNN LIVE: Winter Athletic Awards
March 27, 2024
Giulia Laurenza 25 works on her math homework for Math Teacher Nancy Bradley.
Photos of The Week
April 17, 2024
Maya Lownie 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 3/31
April 4, 2024
Michelle Levy 24 works in the Math Lab.
Photos of the Week 2/25
March 1, 2024
Teachers wait for their waffles on Teacher Appreciation Day.
Photos of the Week: Feb. 4
February 8, 2024
Kaylee Rivera 25 works in the Library.
Photos of the Week 1/21
January 26, 2024
Series: 14 Questions
Series: 14 Questions
April 23, 2024
Spring Sports Flash
Spring Sports Flash
April 4, 2024
New Head Coach Courtney Sims leads the Varsity Girls to their best record since 2012, going 11-4. Illustration designed with Canva.
V. Girls Crush It Under New Head Coach
February 28, 2024
Admissions Update
Admissions Update
February 14, 2024
Series: Senior Spotlight
Series: Senior Spotlight
January 22, 2024
Caitlin Clark and Nike Swoosh courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Caitlin Clark Receives Record Nike Contract
May 7, 2024
Co-Captain Baden Howard 24 pitches against a strong Gann Academy team, with the Gators losing 17-0 at Tuesdays season-opener.
AD Optimistic for Turnaround After Spring Start
April 11, 2024
Christoph Kasper 25 tries to get the out at last years semi-finals against Gann, with the Gators coming up short, 13-3. Today at 4:15 p.m., the team will get the chance for revenge when they face off against the Red Heifers for the season-opener.
V. Baseball Embraces a New Era with Full Field Advantage
April 9, 2024
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketballs Historic Season
Takeaways From V. 1 Basketball’s Historic Season
April 1, 2024
Keeping Players Heads in the Game, Literally.
Keeping Players’ Heads in the Game, Literally.
March 25, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Cooper Horn 27 plays the piano for Gator Scales
Gator Scales: Instrumental Ensemble’s Name Change
April 25, 2024
Without You Matinee performance.
Review: Without You, Life Goes On
April 10, 2024
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
Student Capture 9 Scholastic Art Awards
April 9, 2024
Big Fish Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
‘Big Fish’ Earns Ovations, Overcoming Illness and Cancellations
March 6, 2024
Album cover courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Song Review: Chick Corea’s ‘Spain’
May 9, 2024
Billy Idol performs in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Song Review: The History Behind Billy Idol’s ‘Eyes Without a Face’
January 30, 2024
Album Review: Mt. Joys Mt. Joy
Album Review: Mt. Joy’s “Mt. Joy”
January 9, 2024
Toni Morrison, a Nobel Prize-winning author.
Mercy in Adversity: Toni Morrison’s Timeless Message of Compassion
December 1, 2023
Old key in a keyhole
Book Review: A Secret History
November 14, 2023
A photo illustration of Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Feuds Ignite a Competitive Frenzy in the Rap Game
May 5, 2024
Flooded warning sign on an impassable road San Martin, California.
Confront Climate Culture Complacency
April 11, 2024
Gabe Cohen 26 and Coach John Calipari share a moment at the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield Massachusetts last August.
Kentucky Basketball Takes a Hit, But is it All Calipari’s Fault?
April 10, 2024
“The Plague” Front Cover (French Version)
“The Plague” by Albert Camus: The Anatomy of Hope and Resilience
March 5, 2024
Landmark 81, Vietnams tallest building, at night.
Exploring Vietnam Beyond Preconceptions
February 23, 2024
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Photo illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Teachers and Students Address Zoom Fatigue

Brian Gamble, Outgoing Managing Editor • May 8, 2020
Video chatting is taxing on the brain and can make it more difficult to remain focused.
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Photo Illustration by Edan Zinn 23.

Zoom Raises Questions of Online Privacy, Security

Charles McLaughlin, Senior Journalist • May 8, 2020
The video conferencing service is under fire for their misleading Privacy Policy.
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Jordan Minor 19 interned with Athletic Director Jeff Gates for his Senior Project, helping in a Lower School gym class.

COVID-19 Forces Senior Project Restructuring

Nico Jaffer, Outgoing Sports Editor • May 6, 2020
Many students are pursuing alternative options.
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Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Faculty, Staff Provide Health and Wellness Resources

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist • May 6, 2020
Instructional yoga videos, meditation resources, and more can be found on students' Canvas pages.
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An array of masks made by Avery Alperin 21.

Alperin ’21 Starts Community Mask Initiative

Michael Young, Journalist • May 1, 2020
As medical professionals are always helping us, it is our turn to help them by masking masks.
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Portrait of Eric Foner. Courtesy of Columbia University.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning American Historian to Zoom with Students

Gator Staff • April 28, 2020
Eric Foner will discuss his life and career, while also answering questions from attendees.
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Photo illustration purchased from BigStock.com.

Share Your COVID-19 Stories with The Gator

Gator Editorial Board • April 24, 2020
We want to hear from you.
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Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students

Podcast: Acclaimed Archivist, Historian Zooms with Students

Gator Staff • April 22, 2020
The celebrated scholar discusses how the U.S. undermined democracy in Latin America before and throughout the Cold War.
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Signs direct traffic away from campus, which has been closed since March 13.

COVID-19 Disrupts 2019-2020 School Year

Edan Zinn, Outgoing Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2020
Students will not return to campus for the remainder of the academic year.
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Photo illustration courtesy of SNO Sites.

Download New Mobile App

Gator Staff • April 18, 2020
Visitors can now also download a free app for Apple and Android devices.
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Gator Undergoes Site Redesign

Gator Undergoes Site Redesign

Gator Staff • April 17, 2020
For the first time since its launch in 2014, The Gator undergoes a major design overhaul.
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Incoming Editor-in-Chief Karly Hamilton 21. Photo courtesy of Brigham and Womens Hospital.

Karly Hamilton Named Editor-in-Chief

Gator Staff • April 16, 2020
As the school year reaches its end, the newsroom prepares for new leadership.
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